The Tempest (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Prospero's former title
Prospero's former title
Rightful Duke of Milan
Where does Prospero live?
Where does Prospero live?
In exile on a remote island
Prospero's daughter's name
Prospero's daughter's name
Miranda
Who overthrew Prospero?
Who overthrew Prospero?
His brother Antonio
What powers does Prospero possess?
What powers does Prospero possess?
Magical powers
Who is Ariel?
Who is Ariel?
A spirit controlled by Prospero
Who is Caliban?
Who is Caliban?
A creature on the island
What does Prospero conjure at the start?
What does Prospero conjure at the start?
A storm
Who gets shipwrecked in the storm?
Who gets shipwrecked in the storm?
Prospero's enemies incl. Antonio & King Alonso
Who is Ferdinand?
Who is Ferdinand?
King Alonso's son
What happens between Miranda & Ferdinand?
What happens between Miranda & Ferdinand?
They meet and fall in love
What does Prospero do to his enemies at the end?
What does Prospero do to his enemies at the end?
Forgives them
What does Prospero give up?
What does Prospero give up?
His magic
What does the ending symbolise?
What does the ending symbolise?
Reconciliation and a new beginning